10 h. ago Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony

Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal

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11 h. ago The little girl who grew up determined to play for Wales living out her dream at the Euros

Cymru played in their first-ever major women's tournament against Netherlands on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Switzerland keep Euro 2025 dream alive after Reuteler and Pilgrim knock out Iceland

Iceland will be leaving the party early but, after some initial wobbles, the hosts are still going strong. A quarter-final place beckons for Pia Sundhage’s Switzerland after second-half goals from Géraldine Reuteler and Alayah Pilgrim finally settled a nation’s nerves.Providing Sundhage’s players do not stumble against Finland on Thursday in Geneva they should be on course to finish behind Norway in Group A and on course for a potential last-eight date with Italy or, more probably, Spain. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago France seeking end to years of hurt and internal conflicts at Euro 2025

Squad strife and a lack of team ethic have left a talented nation laden with doubt as they hunt a first major trophy“I want people to stop asking me: ‘Why haven’t France won anything when you’re one of the best teams in the world?’” Marie-Antoinette Katoto, like all her teammates, has only one dream this summer: to win the Euros.To do that, though, they have to come to terms with a history of tournament failures with the most recent one coming at the home Olympics last year, when they were knocked out by Brazil at the quarter-final stage. “We have had opportunities and twice failed to win it at home in France. We have to have the humility to admit that,” admits Sakina Karchaoui, one of the team’s vice-captains, referring also to the 2019 World Cup on home soil, when they lost to the USA in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Women's Euro 2025: Fixtures, results, latest table standings as Spain make dream start

Group phase is underway and Spain have put a marker down already

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6 d. ago Aitana Bonmatí’s return lifts Spain in pursuit of Euro 2025 dream

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner is back with the squad, giving the favourites added momentum at the ideal timeIf Spain required any form of pick-me-up before a summer that many assume will bathe them in gold, it came in the sight of Aitana Bonmatí appearing at their second training session in Switzerland. She tuned up on an exercise bike during the first part of Tuesday’s warm-up before later working with the ball.If the sighs of relief were audible from Madrid, Barcelona and beyond, the Spanish football federation’s accompanying statement resembled a giant exhalation of its own. “With Aitana back, the entire group is now at their base camp in Lausanne, ready to take on the European dream,” it said. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Eurocamp is looking for families to volunteer to test its new pools and waterparks

Outdoor holiday specialist Eurocamp is offering five families the dream job of becoming official ‘Pool Testers,’ a role that requires them to try out its newest pools, waterslides, and aquatic areas this summer

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1 week ago Sergio Garcia has secret Ryder Cup weapon for team Europe as he eyes dream double

The Spanish star is still fighting to be at Royal Portrush and Bethpage

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1 week ago Hamza Igamane and World Cup winner come as a transfer pair as Rangers star is dream ticket for two Euro giants

Lille are now interested in Giroud with both them and Marseille chasing both strikers

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2 w. ago Crystal Palace’s European dream takes new twist after Lyon relegated over financial troubles

Lyon stand to be replaced in Ligue 1 by Reims after getting into trouble over financial difficulties

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2 w. ago As Club World Cup gifts its riches a proper plan is needed for those left behind | Nick Ames

With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for players they developWhile a dozen of Europe’s elite clubs were chasing the American dream, 170 of their less garlanded peers gathered for a barbecue next to Lake Geneva. They had converged on Uefa’s headquarters to attend the qualifying round draws for next season’s continental competitions; Tuesday night was time to get together, perhaps to speed-date representatives of the team you had been paired with or simply to cut loose before a labyrinthine summer spent journeying in search of league-phase football.Borussia Dortmund were slugging out a goalless draw with Fluminense while the meat hit the grills, but “Club World Cup” is a dirty formulation in Nyon’s corridors of power. Any available screens showed action from Uefa’s own Under-21 Championship and alternative sources of entertainment roamed the pastel green lawns. A caricature artist did the rounds, stopping a...

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2 w. ago As Club World Cup hands out riches, a plan is needed for those left behind | Nick Ames

With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for players they developWhile a dozen of Europe’s elite clubs were chasing the American dream, 170 of their less garlanded peers gathered for a barbecue next to Lake Geneva. They had converged on Uefa’s headquarters to attend the qualifying round draws for next season’s continental competitions; Tuesday night was time to get together, perhaps to speed-date representatives of the team you had been paired with or simply to cut loose before a labyrinthine summer spent journeying in search of league-phase football.Borussia Dortmund were slugging out a goalless draw with Fluminense while the meat hit the grills, but “Club World Cup” is a dirty formulation in Nyon’s corridors of power. Any available screens showed action from Uefa’s own Under-21 Championship and alternative sources of entertainment roamed the pastel green lawns. A caricature artist did the rounds, stopping a...

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3 w. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Beautiful European beach outranks Caribbean dream destinations as world's best

Famed for its pastel pink sand and crystal-clear waters, it's hard to believe that the world's best beach is only four hours from the UK - and you can grab return flights in July for just £80

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4 w. ago Brighton’s trailblazer Aisha Masaka: ‘It was my dream to play in Europe’

Tanzanian’s career has been defined by a series of firsts and the 21-year-old is keen to make a mark at her first WafconAisha Masaka became the first Tanzanian footballer to play in the Women’s Super League (WSL) when she signed for Brighton last summer, and she is a pioneer for her country in several ways. Masaka was the first to play in the Champions League, when she was with the Swedish Club BK Häcken, from 2022 to 2024, and recently launched the AKM Foundation, aimed at fighting poverty and promoting gender equality through sport.Masaka started playing street football as a teenager and dabbled in every other sport available to her including basketball and volleyball, much to her parents’ dismay. “We fought a lot because parents, especially in Africa, find it difficult to allow their girls to play football,” says the 21-year-old. “They wanted me to go to school and not be involved in any sport at all.”. Continue reading...

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